Spicy Jalapeno Popper Chicken Soup: Creamy, Warm & Zesty
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Onion
- Garlic
- Jalapeños
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Ground cumin
- Paprika
- Cream cheese
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Crumbled beef bacon (for garnish)
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, sear until golden brown (4-6 minutes per side). Remove and shred once cooled.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion until soft. Add minced garlic and diced jalapeños; cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in ground cumin and paprika; cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Lower heat again and whisk in cream cheese until smooth, then add heavy cream and shredded cheddar until melted.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot, season with salt and pepper as needed, and heat through for another 3-5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with crumbled beef bacon and fresh cilantro.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg